They see that it still lies upon the terrible _chevaux de frise_, where it had fallen.
The stakes have done their work most effectively.

The elephant breathes no more.

He is dead! It was the work of an hour to cut out those splendid tusks.

But our hunters thought nothing of that; and they were only the more pleased to find each of them a heavy load--as much as a man could carry! Von Bloom shouldered one, Swartboy the other while Hendrik loaded himself with the guns and implements; and all three, leaving the carcass of the dead elephant behind them, returned triumphantly to camp..